The local government of Qixian (Qi County), located in the centre of China, is launching a major restoration programme for historical monuments, old housing and its city-centre's infrastructures. This is a ground-breaking initiative which will benefit all and is supported by AFD.
Supporting the creative economy in East Africa
AFD is supporting a Kenyan financing fund to support the craft and fashion sector via a facility that combines loans and capacity building.
Created in 2009 and financed by Agence Française de Développement (AFD), the Cambodia Film Commission (CFC) is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month. We are turning the spotlight onto a cultural institution that develops and promotes the audiovisual industry in Cambodia and abroad.
Accès Culture – Financing Cultural Micro-Projects with a High Social Impact in Africa
In partnership with Institut Français, AFD is financing cultural micro-projects in Africa with the aim of promoting social cohesion and collaboration between French and African cultural players.
It was all finalized during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to South Africa. AFD, Senghor University and the Trace platform signed a protocol of intent to train stakeholders in Africa’s cultural and creative industries – a dynamic sector that is nevertheless beset by difficulties.
Burkina Faso : Dance for strengthening social cohesion in areas undergoing urban develoment
Great Zimbabwe, A Nation's Pride
AFD's 100% Social Link Strategy
AFD and Cultural and Creative Industries
L'économie africaine 2024 : English version of Introduction & 1st Chapter
World in Common: A Soundtrack
Access to culture for all is one of the priorities of AFD Group, through its support for Cultural and Creative Industries. As the Cannes Festival wraps up, how to support people working in the audiovisual sector? How to make culture a tool to strengthen social cohesion, contribute to employment...
Mobile Film Festival 2021: Africa on Set
Imagine making a movie on a mobile phone – and telling the entire story in just one minute. Celebrating African filmmaking talent, this year’s awards ceremony for the Mobile Film Festival was held in Tunis on March 25. AFD is a partner of the film festival for the third consecutive year.